Job no: 500221
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Rosebery Mine
We are MMG and we mine for progress.
At MMG, our vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future.
We mine for progress to create wealth for our people, host communities and shareholders with an ambition to grow and diversify our resource, production and value.
MMG has a global presence, owning and developing copper, zinc and other base metals projects across Australia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Peru.
Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity and inclusion and supports our people to grow.
We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better.
Headquartered in Melbourne, we are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx 1208) with an international shareholder base.
About MMG Rosebery
Rosebery is an underground polymetallic base metal mine located in the township of Rosebery in Tasmania, Australia.
The Rosebery Mine has been at the heart of the Rosebery community since 1936 and is one of Tasmania’s largest and oldest continuously operating, underground mines producing zinc, copper and lead concentrates, as well as gold doré.
It supports approximately 500 workers and their families, has a strong community focus and engages a wide range of local businesses from across Tasmania in its supply chain boosting the economy of the West Coast of Tasmania and beyond.
MMG has an office in Burnie, giving employees the flexibility to work from there when they are not required onsite.
Rosebery is located on Tasmania's west coast in close proximity to Strahan and a couple of hours drive from Burnie and Devonport. Rosebery offers exceptional outdoor experiences with fishing, canoeing, white water rafting, rock climbing and walking at your doorstep.
Mine Engineer- Production
We are currently seeking a Mine Production Engineer to join our high performing team.
Reporting to the Senior Engineer - Mine Production, this position is focused on providing support to the operations teams to deliver against physical plans and strategic objectives by providing timely and workable short term mine production schedules and drill and blast planning.
This role is offered on an 8/6 residential roster in Rosebery or DIDO
Competencies, qualifications and skills:
1. Tertiary qualification in Mine Engineering or equivalent with prior drill and blast experience
2. Experience in large scale open stoping underground mining operations.
3. Sound understanding of underground drill and blast, mine production and development methods, mine scheduling and ventilation.
4. Sound practical experience with mine planning software (Deswik preferred).
5. Excellent communication and influencing skills with a demonstrated ability to contribute and work effectively in a team.
Key responsibilities will include:
6. Design drill and blast plans for production stoping
7. Develop Fill plans
8. Stope reconciliations and reviews of blasting performance
9. Short Term Schedule Development and Delivery
10. Maintaining close working relationships with the Mine Operation Teams and Planning team.
11. Ensuring operational management are adequately briefed on technical matters to make appropriate decisions in a timely manner
12. Maintaining and optimising documentation to outline operational processes
13. Continually seeking to improve existing scheduling and operational performance.
14. Leading and participating in operational incident investigations and risk assessments
What we offer
15. A safety-first culture
16. An attractive remuneration including an incentive scheme, accommodation if residing in Rosebery and allowances.
17. A workplace that fosters diversity and inclusiveness, and supports our people with the systems, skills and behaviours required to live our values.
18. Relocation support where required to the point of hire
As a Company, MMG strives for the best in safety, environmental protection, production standards and overall operational excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity. We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate.
If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online.
To know more about MMG please visit our webpage